AlisonH Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I think Charlie has water belly. She had sour crop and we cleared her of that and has started laying again but her stomach is becoming more bloated. I feel she is probably coming to an end as she is a 3 1/2 year old hybrid, now living on her own, and seems to be fighting one thing after the next. She did lay today which was a surprise, but has started to breathe quickly and her heart is racing. I'm not going and try to have a vet drain her because I think her time is up but I don't want her suffering. Is there anything I can do to make her more comfortable in herself, and at what point should I take her to the vet so that she's not suffering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If she were mine I would cull her straight away. If you feel unable to do this,I would take her to the vet to be pts as soon as you can get an appointment. At 3 1/2 she is nearing the end of her expected life span, so any treatment would be costly and in all likelihood futile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 It may be water belly AlisonH, but it is far more likely to be peritonitis. I agree with Eglutyne. Take her to the vet immediately as breathing quickly and heart racing is the sign of a very unhappy hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
